Software Support

Providing Farmers & Ranchers with
Computer Solutions for over 30 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q My new computer has a high screen resolution and the Farm Biz Menus are only using the upper left part of the screen. How can I fix this?

A Dynamic screen resize has been added to Farm Biz version 5A.1. Your screens will automatically be full size with the 5A update.

You can order the latest update 5A.1. To review the program improvements click here.

Q I bought a new computer, but it doesn't have a floppy disk drive to back-up my data.

A Farm Biz Version 5A and Ultra Farm Version 5F handles automatic back-up and restore to USB Thumb Drives, Jump Drives and formatted Re-Writable CD's.

Q I am using the Windows version. The automatic Check Number incrementing was working fine but now it's stuck on the same number all the time. What's wrong?

A This is caused by Windows Fragmentation. To correct the problem run the Windows Utility Defrag. This is usually located in "Programs, Accessories, System Tools". Click on "Disk Defragmenter".  

Q I am using your DOS version and my new computer doesn't print any reports. What can I do?

A Most new printers are not DOS compatible or they are using a USB interface. You will need to upgrade to the Windows version.

Q I have a Farm Checkbook and a personal checking account. Can I still use Farm Biz?

A Setup each checking account as a separate farm (separate set of records). At the end of each month select and print any farm items purchased from the personal checking account. Use items 300-499 for income and 650-800 for expense. Enter these transactions into the farm checkbook. To keep the checkbook in balance make an off setting entry for the totals by using either 519 or 819 (transfer to checking).

Q Can I keep more than one farm set of records with your program?

A You can have multiple farms and multiple years. It only takes two or three clicks to change from one farm to another. We have several customers using Farm Biz and Ultra Farm that provide bookkeeping and accounting services for other farmers and ranchers.

The same is true for the“My Field” program. Farm Management instructors review several of their clients Crop, Field, Chemical, Seed and Fertilizer records. So they use their copy to keep multiple farms and years on their machines.

Q My custom work doesn't show up on Schedule F.

A Enterprise Codes 9001 (Custom Work) through 9105 (Rental Property) are printed separately for reporting on Tax Schedules C & E.

To keep Custom Work on Schedule F do not use enterprise codes 9001-9004.

Q I use Farm Biz for DOS and my printer does not print the whole report. It leaves off the text on the right side of the page.

A You need to upgrade to the Windows version.

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